Roots and Shoots In this outdoor activity, learners discover that plants aren't just shoots (stem, branches, leaves, and flowers) growing above ground, but contain plenty of roots growing underground--more than half the mass of a plant can be its roots. Learners dig up "mystery" plants to investigate their root structures, and match them to different types of root systems. Learners also learn about animals found near plant roots and how humans use roots.Author(s): Creator not set

Scale Model of Sun and Earth In this activity, learners explore the relative size of the Sun and Earth as well as the distance between them. Learners estimate the size of the Sun and Earth and then use scaled models to estimate the distance between them. Learners will be surprised by how big the model Sun looks at 65 feet away.Author(s): Creator not set

Youth Xchange: Climate Change and Lifestyles Guidebook The world’s youth will have a signiﬁcant role to play if we are to bring about the widespread behavioural change needed to shift towards more sustainable lifestyles and consumption habits. It is important for young people to understand that behind over-consumption lies increased exploitation of resources, rising poverty, widening inequalities and persistent conﬂicts, all of which will worsen with climate change and eventually will minimize their opportunities for a better and sustainable fAuthor(s): Creator not set

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The Ladies Man Promo "The Ladies Man," by Charles Morey; directed by Tom Kaechele. Performances are November 1st - 3rd
In Belle Epoque Paris, the recently married Dr. Hercule Molineaux tells "one tiny, little, hardly noticeable lie" to cover an innocent, embarrassing indiscretion. From that single untruth tumbles a cascade of increasingly convoluted deceptions, misunderstandings and mistaken identities.
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Restless Empire: China and the world since 1750 [Audio] Speaker(s): Professor Arne Westad | Arne Westad argues that China’s role in international affairs over the past 250 years has been determined by the country’s restless irresolution and its immense capacity for change. In this lecture he will discuss the significance of China’s past for its behaviour in international affairs today. Arne Westad is director of LSE IDEAS.Author(s): No creator set

15. May I See Your Passport, Please? (Listen Up & Learn) Learn Italian with www.LearnItalianPod.com – Episode #15 of the extra-useful and fun-to-practice “Listen Up & Learn” lesson series is entitled “May I See Your Passport, Please?” – You just landed at the Italian airport, eager to start enjoying your vacation of a lifetime, and the very last step before you begin exploring beautiful Italy is [...]Author(s): LearnItalianPod.com